| Word of Honor(A Tale of the Wanderers) | |
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| Chinese | 山河令 |
| Mandarin | shānhé lìng |
| Genre | Adventure, Friendship, Historical, Mystery, Wuxia |
| Based on | Faraway Wanderers by Priest |
| Written by | Xiao Chu |
| Directed by | Cheng Zhi Chao, Ma Hua Gan, Li Hong Yu |
| Starring | Zhang Zhehan Gong Jun |
| Opening theme | "Ask Heaven" by Liu Yuning |
| Ending theme | "Faraway Wanderers" by Zhang Zhehan and Gong Jun |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 36 episodes + 1 special on Youku |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Xie Ying, Wu Wei Dong, Zhang Yang, Wei Li Li |
| Producers | Ma Tao, Zhou Zhao Zhong, Yang Han Yu, Zhang Bin |
| Production location | Hengdian World Studios |
| Running time | 45 minutes per episode |
| Production companies | Ciwen Media, Youku, Max East |
| Release | |
| Original network | Youku |
Word Of Honor (Chinese: 山河令; pinyin: Shānhé lìng), previously titled A Tale of the Wanderers (天涯客), is a 2021 Chinese costume wuxia streaming television series co-produced by Ciwen Media, Youku, and Max East, directed by Cheng Zhi Chao, Ma Hua Gan, and Li Hong Yu, written by Xiao Chu, adapted from the danmei wuxia novel "Faraway Wanderers" (天涯客) by Priest. It starred Zhang Zhehan (Chinese: 张哲瀚) and Gong Jun (Chinese: 龚俊) in the leading roles. The series aired on Youku from February 22 to May 5 with 36 episodes, plus a short bonus clip shows what happened after the end of the main series.[1][2]
Synopsis
The leader of assassin organisation "The Window of Heaven", Zhou Zishu (played by Zhang Zhehan), quits his position in pursuit of freedom with drastic measures. In his travels, he meets Wen Kexing (played by Gong Jun), the leader of Ghost Valley who wants nothing but revenge. The two meet after they become entangled in various machinations within the martial arts world, and eventually become soulmates instrumental in each other's redemption. One conspiracy, two soulmates, five pieces of treasure, twenty years of grievances, and thousands of years of jianghu dreams have linked these two's destinies closely together.
Cast
Main
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Zhehan Yang Chengjin (young) Gu Jiangshan (voice) | Zhou Zishu / Zhou Xu | The former leader of The Window of Heaven and the former master of the Four Seasons Manor. Zhang Chengling's master, Qin Huaizhang's disciple.
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| Gong Jun Xiaoli Zhenzhen (young) Wang Kai (voice) | Wen Kexing / Zhen Yan | The chief of Ghost Valley. Zhen Ruyu and Gu Miaomiao's son.
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| Sun Xilun Zhao Xiaokun (old) Xing Chao (voice) | Zhang Chengling | The third son of Zhang Yusen as well as the Mirror Lake Sect's only surviving member. Zhou Zishu's disciple.
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| Zhou Ye Xu Jiaqi (voice) | Gu Xiang | The Amethyst Fiend of Ghost Valley.
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| Ma Wen Yuan Su Shangqing (voice) | Cao Weining | Disciple of Qing Feng Sword Sect.
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Supporting
Ghost Valley (Mountain Qingya)
A place where the most evil people in the world with nowhere else to go, gather.
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Chen Zi Han (voiced by Zhang Xin Yu) | Tragicomic Ghost / Luo Fumeng | Known as Bo Qing Bu Zhu (薄情簿主) for her punishment towards unfaithful men. The former lover of Zhao Jing, she became a member of Ghost Valley after his betrayal. |
| Ke Nai Yu (voiced by Qiao Shi Yu) | Beauty Ghost / Liu Qianqiao | Subordinate of Tragicomic Ghost and former lover of Yu Qiufeng. |
| Xue Fei | Wu Chang Ghost | Leader of the Ten Evil Ghosts. |
| Zhou Yao (voiced by Sun Lu Lu) | Lovelace | Known for preying on young women. |
| Yang Chao Ran (voiced by Zhang Zhan Kun) | Happy Ghost | Known for laughing uncontrollably. |
| Li Bao Er (voiced by Guan Shuai) | Corpse-Eating Ghost | Known for eating human flesh. |
| Qiu Bin | Chang She Ghost | Subordinate of Wu Chang Ghost. |
| Sun Zi Hang | Hei Wu Chang | Subordinate of Wu Chang Ghost. |
| Sha Zi Xuan | Bai Wu Chang | Subordinate of Wu Chang Ghost. |
| Unknown (voiced by Zhang He) | Hanging Ghost | Fled after having stolen Ghost Valley's piece of the Glazed Armor. He is known for using wires which are razor-sharp, trapping unsuspecting victims. |
| Ye Xin Yu | Unnamed | Former Master of Ghost Valley, he was killed by Wen Kexing. |
Imperial Court and The Window of Heaven
One of the two most famous assassin organisations operating primarily in the north, The Window of Heaven is led by Helian Yi, Prince of Jin, used in his schemes in his bid for the throne.
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Wang Dong (voiced by Miao Zhuang) | Helian Yi, Prince of Jin | Owner of The Window of Heaven; Zhou Zishu's cousin and former superior. He is the crown prince of the Kingdom of Jin, and recruited Zhou Zishu in his youth to help him rise to the throne. He uses Zhou Zishu's many skills for years to frame, smear, and kill political rivals, all in pursuit for power and his ideals of how to govern the nation. In the novel, Helian Yi, Jing Beiyuan, and Zhou Zishu are the three main powers spearheading his fight for the throne against his two older brothers, who eventually are brought down by the trio through various schemes and conspiracies. |
| Guo Yun Fei (voiced by Cai Zhuang Zhuang) | Duan Pengju | Assistant commander and later leader of The Window of Heaven, he is loyal to Helian Yi, Prince of Jin. |
| Norman Chui | Bi Changfeng | Former guard of The Window of Heaven and the second-last survivor of the original 81 members of the Four Seasons Manor. |
| Wang Rong (voiced by Wi Yi Fan) | Han Ying | Head guard of The Window of Heaven. He remains loyal to Zhou Zishu even after his departure as leader. |
| Bryan Leung | Old Zhang | Guard of Tian Chuang |
| Jian Ze Zheng | Young Guard | Guard of Tian Chuang |
Scorpion Sect
One of the two most famous assassin organisations operating primarily in the south, the Scorpion Sect is led by Scorpion King.
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Li Dai Kun | Xie Wang (Scorpion King) / Xie'er | Head of the Scorpion Sect and adopted son of Zhao Jing. |
| Zhao Qian Cai Hai Ting (voice) | Evil Bodhisattva / Du Pusa | One of the four assassins under the Scorpion Sect. |
| Yu Nai Jia Qiao Su (voice) | Pretty Arhat / Qiao Luohan | One of the four assassins under the Scorpion Sect. |
| Liu Yue Tao | Qin Song | One of the four assassins under the Scorpion Sect. He uses an instrument as his weapon of choice. |
| Pan Jian | Jiang Lao Guai | One of the four assassins under the Scorpion Sect. |
Five Lakes Alliance
Consists of the five great sects and their respective leader :
- Hei Zi as Gao Chong (voiced by Yang Mo), head of the Five Lakes Alliance and leader of Yue Yang Sect
- Zhang Jia Hang as Gao Chong (young)
- Wang Ruo Lin as Zhao Jing (voiced by Guo Hao Ran), leader of Tai Hu Sect. Known as the San Bai Hero. In control of the Scorpion Sect. Xi Sang Ghost's former lover
- Tian Mu Yang as Zhao Jing (young)
- Guo Jia Hao as Shen Shen (voiced by Qi Si Jia), leader of Da Gu Shan Sect
- Chang Yuan Jia as Shen Shen (young)
- Chang Jin as Zhang Yusen, leader of Jing Hu Mountain Pavilion (Mirror lake sect). Zhang Chengling's father
- Zhou Tai Heng (周泰亨) as Zhang Yusen (young)
- Yang Han as Lu Taichong, leader of Dan Yang Sect
《Yue Yang Sect》
- Hei Zi as Gao Chong (voiced by Yang Mo), head of Wu Hu Alliance and leader of Yue Yang Sect. Father of Gao Xiaolian
- Jin Le as Gao Xiaolian (voiced by *Nie Xi Ying), Gao Chong's daughter
- Yang Wan Li as Deng Kuan (voiced by Liu Si Cen), head disciple of Yue Yang Sect
- Yang Zhen as Zhu Yaozhi, disciple of Yue Yang Sect
- Tang Yuan Sheng as Gao Shan, disciple of Yue Yang Sect
- Tang Shu Ya as Xie Wuyang, disciple of Yue Yang Sect. Adopted son of Zhao Jing
- Huang Zi Yi (黄子益) as Song Huairen, disciple of Yue Yang Sect
《Jing Hu Mountain Pavilion (Mirror lake sect)》
- Yan Ding Xiang Yu (闫丁翔宇) as Zhang Chengfeng, elder son of Zhang Yusen
- Chen Qi (陈启) as Zhang Chengluan, second son of Zhang Yusen
Chang Ming Mountain
- Huang You Ming as Ye Baiyi (voiced by Jin Xian), sword immortal of Chang Ming Mountain. A mysterious and highly skilled martial artist who lived for a century. Rong Xuan's teacher
- Li Ming Xuan as Rong Xuan, known as the Feng Shan Sword. Creator of the Martial Arts Library. Ye Baiyi's disciple
Unaffiliated
- Wei Zheming as Jing Beiyuan (Seventh Lord) (voiced by Ling Fei): a former prince of Jin Kingdom and Zhou Zishu's old friend. He is the main character of Lord Seventh or Qi Ye, the prequel novel to Tian Ya Ke. Unbeknownst to the rest of the characters, Jing Beiyuan is the destined soulmate of Helian Yi and has died and reincarnated many times before. In his last life, he was sent back to his first life to be the prince again and redo that life. His actions thereafter change the destinies of all those around him, including Zhou Zishu. He may be secretly related to Helian Yi.
- Fan Jinwei as Wu Xi (Da Wu) (voiced by Zhang He): the shamanic leader of Nan Jiang and Zhou Zishu's old friend. In his youth, he was a royal hostage in the Kingdom of Jin and grew up in the royal court with Jing Beiyuan, Zhou Zishu, and Helian Yi. He slowly befriends and falls in love with Jing Beiyuan. In the novel, he is sent away by Beiyuan before the final battle against foreign invaders but returns to rescue him and help defeat his enemies. Jing Beiyuan leaves his old life behind and goes to live with Wu Xi at the end of the novel.
Extended cast
《Si Ji Mountain Pavilion (Four Season Manor)》
A former wulin stronghold which has now faded into nonexistence.
- Gong Zheng Nan as Qin Huaizhang: master of Si Ji Mountain Pavilion and Zhou Zishu's teacher.
- Guo Jianan and Zhang Yuebin (张跃滨) (young) as Qin Jiuxiao: Qin Huaizhang's son and Zhou Zishu's close junior.
- Cao Xiyue and Qiao Su (voice) as Princess Jing An: Zhou Zishu's junior and Qin Jiuxiao's lover.
《Long Yuan Pavilion》
An organization that is adept in traps and machinations.
- Zhang Shuangli and Gao Yang (高扬) (young) as Long Que: the old master of Long Yuan Pavilion.
- Wang Zirun and Zhang Yuwei (voice) as Long Xiao: the current master of Long Yuan Pavilion and Long Que's son.
《Immortal Physician Valley 》
- Zou Shizhong (邹世中) as the Master of Immortal Physician Valley.
- Yu Xinyan as Yue Feng'er: the senior disciple of Immortal Physician Valley and Rong Xuan's wife.
- Ji Xiaofei as Zhen Ruyu: Wen Kexing's father.
- Ou Ruola as Gu Miaomiao: Wen Kexing's mother.
JIANGHU
《Qing Feng Sword Sect (Gentle Wind Sword Sect)》
- Wang Boqing as Mo Huaiyang: leader of Qing Feng Sword Sect and Cao Weining's teacher.
- Wang Kang as Mo Weixu: Mo Huaiyang's son.
- Cheng Cheng as Fan Huaikong: elder of Qing Feng Sword Sect.
《Hua Shan Sect》
One of the sects under the Wu Yue Sword Alliance.
- Liu Hanyang as Yu Qiufeng (voiced by Ling Zhenhe): leader of Hua Shan Sect and Liu Qianqiao's former lover.
- Jia Yu (嘉裕) as Yu Tianjie: son of Yu Qiufeng.
- Kong Lingzi (孔令孜) as He Ruicai: disciple of Hua Shan Sect.
《Tai Shan Sect》
One of the sects under the Wu Yue Sword Alliance.
- Wang Gang as Ao Laizi (voiced by Zhao Mingzhou): leader of Tai Shan Sect.
- Zhang Chen as Qing Bo: disciple of Tai Shan Sect.
- Liu Ruxuan as Qing Hua: disciple of Tai Shan Sect.
- Wang Yilong as Qing Song: disciple of Tai Shan Sect.
《Duan Jian Mountain Pavilion (Broken Sword Manor)》
- Zhao Hongwu as Mu Siyuan: leader of Duan Jian Mountain Pavilion.
- Yuan Shuai as Mu Yunge: disciple of Duan Jian Mountain Pavilion.
《Beggar Sect》
- Wei Jia (魏甲) as the Leader of Beggar Sect.
- Kou Zhenhai as Huang He (voiced by Zhang Yaohan): elder of Beggar Sect.
- Zhou Xiaopeng as Lu Liu (voiced by Liu Cong).
- Ma Lan as Tao Hong (voiced by Ma Cheng).
《Four Sages of An Ji》
- Yu Zikuan as He Yifan: a former bandit who turned good.
- Zhang Zhiwei as Du Yuqian.
- Lu Chunsheng as Pei Feng: husband of Qiao Xing.
- Tong Xiaomei as Qiao Xing: wife of Pei Feng.
Others
- Huang Bixing as Feng Xiaofeng.
- Wang Gang as Gao Shan Nu.
- Yu Aiqun as Ci Mu Da Shi: master of Shao Lin Temple.
- Zhao Yongzhan as the Leader of Cao Sect.
- Ren Xihong as Wang Moxuan: Leader of Ju Jing Sect.
- Han Haoxiang as the Second Generation Leader of Ju Jing Sect.
- Xu Wei as the Leader of Hai Sha Sect.
- Song Yagang as the Leader of Tiezhang Sect.
- Wang Chong (王崇) as the Leader of Wu Hu Duan Jian Sect.
- Li Tongdong as the Leader of Fu Niu Sect.
- Hou Quanlong (侯全龙) as Sun Zhong: Leader of Ying Zhua Sect.
- Shen Baoping as Uncle Li: old boat captain who gives Zhou Zishu the responsibility of sending Zhang Chengling safely to the Five Lakes Alliance.
- Zhao Qihang as Ping An: Jing Beiyuan's disciple
- Wu Kunyi as A Qin Lai: Jing Beiyuan's subordinate
- Fu Rou Mei Qi as Yun Zai: a courtesan saved by Gu Xiang.
- Ren Yixuan as Hong Lu: a courtesan saved by Gu Xiang.
- Li Man (李曼) as Yan Wan: disciple of Emei Sect and Mu Yunge's lover.
- Yang Mo as Fang Buzhi: a famous thief known as Jiu Zhua Ling Hu.
- Wei Yu as Minister Li: the military commissioner and Princess Jing An's father, killed by Zhou Zishu.
- Wang Xingyi as Green Clothed Swordsman: assassin and guard of the military commissioner manor.
- Yan Yan as Yue Rong.
- Yun Xiang as Bi Xingming.
- Lu Jin as Zhi Yin Shi Tai.
- Wang Haochen (王皓晨) as Deng Kuan's son.
- Hao Jianchun (郝荐椿) as Meng Po.
- Wu Lin as Gui Mian Ke.
- Cheng Wanchuan (成万川) as Luo Hao.
- Lu Huan as Uncle Lin.
- Wang Pin as Cheng Zichen.
- Liu Meixi as Zhang Nianxiang.
Soundtrack
Word of Honor OST (山河令 网剧音乐原声大碟) consisted of 13 tracks, singing by various artists.[3]
| No. | English Title | Chinese Title | Artist | Lyric | Composer/Arrangement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ask Heaven | 天问 | Liu Yuning | Zhang Hui Quan | Yan Xiao Nan, Gong Yi Fan | Opening theme song |
| 2. | Faraway Wanderers | 天涯客 | Zhang Zhehan, Gong Jun | Xiao Chu | Jin Ruo Chen, Mao Zhen Yao | Ending theme song |
| 3. | Lonely Dream | 孤梦 | Zhang Zhehan | Zhang Chang | Zheng Guo Feng | Zhou Zishu Character Song |
| 4. | Untitled | 无题 | Hu Xia | Mei Zhen | Jin Ruo Chen | |
| 5. | Return | 归 | Wang Jia Cheng | Wang Yi Qing, Lin Qiao | Sun Ai Li | |
| 6. | Letter Forward | 锦书来 | Henry Huo | A Li | Wen Zhe | |
| 7. | Drunken Moon | 醉江月 | Zhang Xianzi | Yan Tian Yu | Song Chen | |
| 8. | Looking at the Jianghu with a Smile | 笑看江湖 | Man Shu Ke | Yu Tou Taro | Man Shu Ke, Yu Tou Taro | |
| 9. | Blind | 盲 | Elvis Wang | Lin Qiao | Deng Qiang Zhong, Xia Heng | Wen Kexing Character Song |
| 10. | Vanquished Fate | 缘灭 | Shuang Sheng | Ma Cheng Cheng | Zheng Bing Bing, Zhang Xi | |
| 11. | Broken Heart | 落心 | Ye Li | Ma Cheng Cheng, Ma Tao | Zhu Xiao Sheng Zoki | |
| 12. | Gazing at the Horizon | 望天涯 | Li Dai Kun, Yuan Shuai, Ma Wen Yuan, Sun Xi Lun | Ma Cheng Cheng | Wang Jia Cheng, Yang Zi Xuan | |
| 13. | Journey of Mountain and River | 山河行 | Steve Chou | Lin Qiao, Liu En Xun | Cen Si Yuan |
Production
On June 3, 2020 the main leads Zhang Zhehan and Gong Jun were announced along with the production team. On the same day, the filming ceremony was held.[4] On July 9, a fanmeeting was held.[5] The series was filmed from June 3 to September 23 at Hengdian World Studios.[6]
Concert
On May 3 and 4, 2021 “Word of Honor Theme Concert” was held in the gymnasium of Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre. The main leads Zhang Zhehan, Gong Jun, Zhou Ye, Ma Wenyuan and other 17 actors of the Word of Honor team attendance the show. There were 600,000 people participated in tickets purchased to attend the concert, the tickets were sold out completely within 14 seconds. Online tickets were also available for livestream costs ¥68 Yuan each on Youku.[7][8]
International Broadcast
Word of Honor on Amazon Prime and Viki in March,[9] and available on Netflix in May.[10]
Word of Honor was broadcast on Vietnam HTV 7 in March,[11] the series also available officially on Vietnam streaming site VieON,[12] True ID in Thailand,[13] Astro TV in Malaysia,[14] and Singtel TV in Singapore. Word of Honor debuted on South Korean Chunghwa TV on May 26 with Korean subtitles,[15] also scheduled to be broadcast on Japan Wowow TV on August 12.[16]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominees | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | China Content Marketing Awards | Best Visual Effects | N/A | Won | |
| Best Production | N/A | Won | |||
| Most Talked About | N/A | Won |
References
- ^ "《天涯客》官宣主演 张哲瀚龚俊共同出演". China.com (in Chinese). June 3, 2020.
- ^ "山河令今晚开播".
- ^ "《山河令 网剧音乐原声大碟》".
- ^ "《天涯客》开机 张哲瀚龚俊黑衣帅气周也笑容甜" (in Chinese).
- ^ "《天涯客》粉丝见面会 高小怜扮演者金乐潜力无限". Netease (in Chinese). July 21, 2020.
- ^ "龚俊告别《山河令》的方式引争议，以至于对手《皓衣行》未播先火".
- ^ "全阵容 趣互动 情景式 山河令演唱会开创国内OST演唱会新制式".
- ^ "《山河令》5月4日告别演唱会".
- ^ "Beijing Pops: Boys' Love Drama "Word of Honor" Hits Amazon Prime".
- ^ ""Word of Honor" Is Now Available On Netflix".
- ^ "Khán giả Việt phấn khích khi 'Sơn hà lệnh' bản lồng tiếng chuẩn bị lên sóng HTV7".
- ^ "Sơn Hà Lệnh | Thiên Nhai Khách".
- ^ "ดูซีรีส์ออนไลน์ "Word of Honor นักรบพเนจรสุดขอบฟ้า" พากย์ไทยครบทุกตอน".
- ^ "Word of Honor".
- ^ ""Word of Honor" will be broadcast in South Korea".
- ^ "【放送決定！】山河令(6/28)".
External links
- Word of Honor at IMDb
